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House resolution calls for official U.S. recognition of the 1933 Simele Massacre

Original title: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy recognizing the Simele Massacre of 1933.

August 6, 2026

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Where This Stands

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Last action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.Aug 6, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution establishes a formal congressional stance on historical recognition, which can influence U.S. diplomatic relations and international human rights policy regarding the Assyrian community.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Assyrian community

The resolution addresses the historical recognition of violence perpetrated against this group.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

The Simele Massacre refers to the 1933 killing of thousands of Assyrians in northern Iraq by the Iraqi army. context

Summary

H.Res. 1478 expresses the formal position of the House of Representatives that the United States should recognize the 1933 Simele Massacre. The resolution serves as a symbolic policy statement regarding historical human rights atrocities.

Why It Matters

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Simele Massacre?

The Simele Massacre was a series of killings of Assyrians in northern Iraq that took place in August 1933.

Does this resolution change U.S. law?

No, this is a '' resolution, which expresses the opinion of the chamber but does not carry the force of law.

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